The images below are artist's reconstruction of what the settlement of Monte
Verde may have look liked.

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The image below shows the actual prehistoric wood stakes that were uncovered in the excataion of Monte Verde

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Monte Verde, Chile — This file photo taken here in 1983 shows prehistoric stakes driven into the ground to serve as supports for a hut. Scientists say human habitation at the site dates back 12,500 years. AP PHOTO



If you would like to learn about a different forms of South American architecture, you can visit for Zarydeliz Pellot's wiki for information about the Old Temple at Chavin, Ashley Baird's wiki for information about Chan Chan or vist Stephanie Pavolini's wiki about the Wari and Tiwanaku.